Crochet Patterns For Dummies

Susan Brittain started crocheting at age 8. She held the position of Assistant Editor for Crochet Fantasy magazine for a little more than two years, contributing as a designer as well. She is also the coauthor of Crocheting For Dummies and continues to design new projects for various yarn companies.

• Introduction 1Part 1: Reinforcing Your Crochet Foundation 7Chapter 1: Gearing Up and Getting Started 9Chapter 2: Gauge and Garments: Sizing Facts and Figures 21Chapter 3: Sum and Substance: Reading a Pattern 31Chapter 4: Brushing Up on Stitch Basics 39Part 2: Hook, Yarn, Action! Crocheting Simple Projects 53Chapter 5: Working in the First Dimension 55Chapter 6: Expanding and Diminishing Dimensions: Adding Shape 63Chapter 7: Going in Circles: Crocheting in the Round 71Chapter 8: Coloring It In 83Chapter 9: Mixing It Up: A Few Changes Make a Dramatic Difference 95Part 3: Putting Your Skills to the Test 105Chapter 10: Seams Sew Easy: Joining Pieces Together 107Chapter 11: Finding the Loopholes and Creative Combinations 115Chapter 12: Sensational Sweaters 125Chapter 13: Timeless Techniques: Using the Afghan Stitch and Filet Crochet 149Chapter 14: Mixing Traditional Stitches with Contemporary Materials 167Part 4: The Part of Tens 179Chapter 15: Nearly Ten Projects That Take an Hour or So 181Chapter 16: Ten-Plus Tips for Caring for Your Crochet 201Chapter 17: Ten Kid-Friendly Projects 207Part 5: Appendixes 227Appendix A: Crochet Stitches 229Appendix B: Yarn Supply Sources 251Index 253